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Dr. James Palmer, MD

Ophthalmology* Age 59
Dr. James Palmer, MD
4.5 (8 Ratings)
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Dr. James Palmer, MD is an Ophthalmologist in San Jose, CA.
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Dr. James Palmer, MD

Ophthalmology* Age 59
San Jose, CA
Accepting new patients
Dr. James Palmer, MD is an Ophthalmologist in San Jose, CA.

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Dr. James Palmer, MD is an Ophthalmologist in San Jose, CA. They graduated from Stanford University and completed a residency at University of California Medical Center. They currently practice at Northern California Retina-Vitreous Associates and are affiliated with Good Samaritan Hospital. Dr. Palmer has experience treating conditions like Retinal Hemorrhage, Wet Age-Related Macular Degeneration and Degenerative Disorders of Globe among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Palmer received an average rating of 4.5/5 from patients and has been reviewed 8 times. Their office accepts new patients. Dr. Palmer also speaks Spanish. Dr. Palmer is board certified in Ophthalmology and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Retinal Hemorrhage
Wet Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Degenerative Disorders of Globe
Wet Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Degenerative Disorders of Globe
Retinal Hemorrhage
Wet Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Degenerative Disorders of Globe
Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Dry Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Progressive High Myopia
Accommodation Disorders
Acute Endophthalmitis
Aphakia and Other Disorders of Lens
Benign Neoplasm of Choroid
Benign Neoplasm of Eye
Blindness
Cataract
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Chorioretinal Scars
Chronic Endophthalmitis
Corneal Diseases
Diabetic Macular Edema (DME)
Diabetic Retinopathy
Diplopia
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Dislocation of Lens
Dry Eyes
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Ectropion of Eyelid
Endophthalmitis
Eye Cancer
Eye Infections
Eyelid Disorders
Floaters
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Glaucoma
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Iridocyclitis
Ischemic Optic Neuropathy
Lacrimal Gland Disorder
Macular Hole
Macular or Retinal Edema
Nearsightedness
Purulent Endophthalmitis
Retinal Detachment and Retinal Tear
Retinal Neovascularization
Retinal Vascular Occlusion
Senile Cataracts
Tear Duct Disorders
Visual Field Defects
Vitreous Hemorrhage
Repair of Retinal Detachment or Retinal Tear
Vitreoretinal Surgery
All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
Allergic Conjunctivitis
Anterior Ischemic Optic Neuropathy
Bell's Palsy
Black Eye
Blepharitis
Blind Hypotensive Eye
Blocked Tear Duct
Brow Ptosis
Central Serous Chorioretinopathy
Chalazion
Chorioretinitis
Choroidal Hemorrhage Rupture
Choroidal Neovascular Membranes (CNVM)
Chronic Conjunctivitis
Congenital Nystagmus
Conjunctiva Cyst
Conjunctival Hemorrhage
Contusion of the Eyeball
Convergence Insufficiency
Corneal Abrasion or Laceration
Corneal Ulcer
Diabetic Cataracts
Disorder of Choroid
Disseminated Chorioretinitis and Disseminated Retinochoroiditis
Drusen
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Exotropia
Eye Melanoma
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Eyeball Contusion
Farsightedness
Foreign Body in Eye
Foveal and Macular Hypoplasia
Fuchs' Corneal Dystrophy
Harada's Disease
Herpetic Keratitis
Hypertensive Retinopathy
Hyphema
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Hypotony of Eye
Keratitis
Lazy Eye
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Malignant Neoplasm of Eye
Migraine
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Non-Magnetic Retained Intraocular Foreign Body
Nystagmus
Ocular Hypertension
Ophthalmoplegic Migraine
Optic Neuritis
Paralytic Strabismus
Pars Planitis
Pinkeye (Conjunctivitis)
Posterior Uveitis
Presbyopia
Pterygium
Retinal Cysts
Retinal Dystrophy
Retinal Ischemia
Retinal Telangiectasia
Retinal Vasculitis
Retinitis Pigmentosa (RP)
Retinopathy of Prematurity (ROP)
Retinoschisis
Serous Detachment Retina
Solar Retinopathy
Staphyloma Posticum
Strabismus
Stye
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Uveitis
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B-Scan Ultrasound
Cataract Removal Surgery
Destruction of Lesion of Retina and Choroid
Eye Test
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Farnsworth Lantern Test
Ocular Prosthetics
Paracentesis of Anterior Eye
Ultrasound
Vision Screening
Vitrectomy

Insurance Accepted

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  • Basic HMO
    Choice Plus POS II
  • Blue Card PPO
  • Advantage Preferred DirectAccess Plus PPO
    Blue Cross Blue Shield of California PPO
  • Access Plus Savenet
    Local Access Plus HMO
  • HealthyBlue 2.0
    HealthyBlue Advantage
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    LocalPlus
    Open Access Plus
  • Curative EPO
    Curative PPO
    Curative PPO Plus
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO
  • Choice Care PPO

Locations

  1. 1 Northern California Retina-Vitreous Associates
    200 Jose Figueres Ave Ste 415, San Jose, CA 95116

Patient Satisfaction

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Aug 23, 2024
My right eye had Retinal detachment, Dr. Palmer did surgery on my eye and now my eye is back to normal. Dr. Palmer is very professional and experienced doctor and I highly recommend him.
Hamid — Aug 23, 2024
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Languages Spoken
Spanish
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Specialties*
Ophthalmology
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • Stanford University
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Ophthalmology
Board Certifications
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Residency

Residency Hospital
  • University of California Medical Center
Residency Hospital

Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • Massachusetts General Hospital - Harvard Medical School Program
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. James Palmer, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Palmer's profile.

Dr. Palmer frequently treats the following conditions: Retinal Hemorrhage, Wet Age-Related Macular Degeneration and Degenerative Disorders of Globe. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. James Palmer, MD is affiliated with Good Samaritan Hospital.

Yes, Dr. James Palmer, MD holds board certification in Ophthalmology.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Good Samaritan Hospital

    2425 Samaritan Dr, San Jose, CA